Margaret Dunn, LPC
Licensed counselor for lasting behavioral change
- Emotional eating specialist
- Stress and anxiety support
- Body image and self-esteem
About Margaret Dunn
Margaret Dunn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who blends practical strategies with compassionate care to help people overcome persistent mental and behavioral barriers. With a focus on transforming stuck patterns, she supports individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, and more. She also works with issues related to body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.
Margaret describes the role of the subconscious as a powerful influence on thoughts and behavior, noting how unprocessed emotions can accumulate and show up as physical symptoms or ongoing stress. She uses evidence-based methods to help clients safely process emotions, reduce self-sabotage, and replace unhelpful habits with sustainable alternatives. A particular focus is emotional eating - understood as a mindset issue rather than simply a diet problem - and she helps busy professional women identify root causes of patterns like overeating without relying on willpower alone.
She teaches a clear four-step approach to habit change and supports work on self-doubt, negative self-talk, and imposter feelings. Guided by values of compassion, open-mindedness, and a belief in growth and possibility, Margaret centers respect for each person’s experience while encouraging movement beyond what keeps them stuck.
Margaret describes the role of the subconscious as a powerful influence on thoughts and behavior, noting how unprocessed emotions can accumulate and show up as physical symptoms or ongoing stress. She uses evidence-based methods to help clients safely process emotions, reduce self-sabotage, and replace unhelpful habits with sustainable alternatives. A particular focus is emotional eating - understood as a mindset issue rather than simply a diet problem - and she helps busy professional women identify root causes of patterns like overeating without relying on willpower alone.
She teaches a clear four-step approach to habit change and supports work on self-doubt, negative self-talk, and imposter feelings. Guided by values of compassion, open-mindedness, and a belief in growth and possibility, Margaret centers respect for each person’s experience while encouraging movement beyond what keeps them stuck.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Margaret Dunn have?
Margaret Dunn has 15 years of experience.
Is Margaret Dunn a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: MO LPC 2008009343.
In which languages does Margaret Dunn provide therapy?
Margaret Dunn provides therapy in English.
Where is Margaret Dunn located?
Margaret Dunn is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Margaret Dunn as my therapist?
You can work with Margaret Dunn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Margaret Dunn work with international clients?
Margaret Dunn does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Margaret Dunn cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Remote Care and Growth
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and then commit to actions that align with their values - useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and shifting behaviors that maintain distress, offering clear tools for worries, low mood, and habit change.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal meaning and growth; it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and working through relationship and identity concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Margaret works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This means adapting techniques over time and combining approaches when that would better support progress.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity through transitions, and access consistent support from wherever the client is located.